THE 11TH ANNUAL

NY MENHAVING BABIES

SURROGACY SEMINAR & GAY

PARENTING EXPO

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH 20159:30 AM–7:00 PM

334 Amsterdam Ave

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AGENDARegistration: 9:00–9:30 AM

Opening session / Surrogacy workshop part 1: Planning your journey: 9:30–11:00 AM (Auditorium, floor L2)We will open our session with introductions and a comparison of surrogacy with other parenting options. We will then provide the first part of our comprehensive surrogacy workshop that was developed based on the accumulated knowledge of hundreds of gay men who have already gone through the process. In this part we will go over the various surrogacy arrangements available for gay men, and prepare you to make the basic decisions regarding your surrogacy journey. The second part of this workshop will be offered at 1:00pm.

Topics covered will include:• Basic terminology, types and components of typical surrogacy arrangements.• Typical sequence and timeline for gestational surrogacy journeys.• Major decisions that shape the surrogacy journey.• Considering your family vision, financial constraints, risk tolerance and ethical preferences.• Known vs. anonymous egg donations.

Personal stories panel: 11:00 AM–12:00 PM (Auditorium, floor L2)Hear the diverse personal experiences of several gay surrogacy dads and the surrogates / egg donors who helped them. This panel is co-hosted and led by Brian Rosenberg of Gays With Kids, and it is underwritten by Fertility Center of Las Vegas.

Lunch / Gay Parenting Expo / Book Fair: 12:00–1:00 PM (Floors L1/ L2)Enjoy a buffet lunch and our Book Fair on L2, and explore the Gay Parenting Services Exhibit on L1: more than twenty five tables where you can meet and receive information from leading clinics, surrogacy agencies, lawyers and supporting community organizations. The expo will resume 2:00pm to 7:00pm. Lunch is sponsored by Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists.

Surrogacy workshop part 2 - Picking providers and budgeting: 1:00 PM–2:00 PM (Auditorium, L2)On the second part of our workshop we will provide peer advice on selecting service providers, cost saving tips, and resources for financial support. Topics covered will include:

• Where to start (agency, clinic, surrogate or donor)• Selecting an agency and clinic• Estimated costs, and factors that affect costs• Cost saving best practices.• Financial help through the Gay Parenting Assistance Program.

Breakout sessions - come meet the sponsors: 2:00–4:00 PM (Nursery School, Floor 2)Attendees will have the opportunity to take part in up to 6 introductory 20-minute group consultations with the various seminar sponsors. Take advantage of this opportunity to “shop around” and get to know these agencies and clinics more closely. See the “Breakout Sessions” tab for a list and schedule.

Private consultations with service providers: 4:00–9:00 PM (Nursery School, Floor 2)Several clinics and agencies will be available in offices on level 2 of the building for private consultations with prospective parents that wish to explore the options they offer in more depth. Prospective parents may request to coordinate consultations in advance using this form. Consultation slots may also be available last minute for those who want to first hear the providers during the breakout sessions.

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PART II - SPECIALTY PANELS AND RECEPTION (4PM–7PM)

Time Auditorium (L2) Classroom (L2) Teen Center (L2)

4:00–4:45 pm

Comparative expert panel: legal and medical issues in surrogacy across the USA,

Canada and Mexico PANELISTS:

- Michael Doyle, M.D. / CT Fertility - Sergio Gomez / CARE Mexico

- Diane Hinson, Esq. / Creative Family Connections

- Clifford Librach, M.D. / CReATe Fertility Centre

- Cindy R. Wasser, LLB. / Hope Springs Fertility Law

Medical workshop I: choosing egg donors and creating optimal embryos

PANELISTS:

- John Hesla, M.D. / Oregon Reproductive Medicine

- Bruce Shapiro, M.D. / The Fertility Center of Las Vegas

Psychological and social issues during the surrogacy process

PANELISTS:

- Kate Ellis-Davies, Ph.D. / Cambridge University

- Katelyn Jakobsen, LICSW / Men Having Babies

- Mary Riddle, Ph.D. / Pennsylvania State University

4:45–5:00 pm COFFEE BREAK—sponsored by San Diego Fertility Center

5:00–5:45 pm

Budgeting: A closer look at medical insurance and surrogate compensation packages

PANELISTS:

- Victoria Ferrara, Esq. / Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists

- Kristen Hanson / Simple Surrogacy - Steve Snyder, Esq. / IARC

Medical workshop II: choosing an optimal surrogate

and making crucial decisions during the IVF process

PANELISTS:

- Mark Leondires, M.D. / RMA of Connecticut

- Susanna Park, M.D. / San Diego Fertility Center

Round table: MHB’s proposed Framework for

Ethical Surrogacy: MHB will present its draft

proposal for a framework for ethical surrogacy principles, protocols and best practices for intended parents.

Selected issues will be brought up for discussion and public

comments.

Wine and Cheese Reception / Gay Parenting Services Exhibit: 5:45–7:00 PM (floor L1)Prospective parents, parents (&children!), psychologists, social workers, students, researchers and other professionals are invited to network and exchange perspectives over refreshments. The Our Gay Parenting Expo will run in parallel in the same space.

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BREAKOUT SESSIONSTime Room 5

2nd FloorRoom 62nd Floor

Room 72nd Floor

Room 82nd Floor

2:00 pm

Susanna Park, MD Mark P. Leondires, MD

Victoria T. Ferrara, Esq.

Diane Hinson, Esq.

2:20 pm

Susanna Park, MD Mark P. Leondires, MD

Victoria T. Ferrara, Esq.

Steven H. Snyder, Esq.

2:40 pm Michael Doyle, MDJoao de Pinho, MD

John Hesla, MD

Stephanie ScottKristen Hanson

Steven H. Snyder, Esq.

3:00 pm Michael Doyle, MDJoao de Pinho, MD

John Hesla, MD

Stephanie ScottKristen Hanson

Clifford Librach, MDCindy Wasser, LLB

3:20 pm Bruce Shapiro, MD

Said Daneshmand, MD

Scott Buckley, Esq.

John Chally, J.D.

Leia Swanberg

Cindy Wasser, LLB

3:40 pm Bruce Shapiro, MD

Said Daneshmand, MD

Meryl Rosenberg, Esq.

John Chally, J.D.

Nancy Block

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CO-SPONSOR AND HOSTTHE LGBTQ DEPARTMENT AT THE JCC IN MANHATTAN:

Creating a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQ issues and people is an essential part of what The JCC in Manhattan does. The LGBTQ program includes a blend of social and cultural programs designed especially for the needs of our constituents. We combine monthly groups targeting Queer Youth, Yeshiva Alum, those seeking a spiritual connection, and men over 40 with special events celebrating Gay Pride, Jewish & Secular holidays. We have been expanding our LGBTQ programming to include singles’ programs, walking tours, writing classes, life coaching workshops, panel discussions of relevant issues and mind-body classes. Our programs are appropriate for the old, young, partnered, single, child-raising, religious and secular. Our community has no entrance requirement.

www.jccmanhattan.org/lgbtq

CO-SPONSORSABOUT GAYS WITH KIDS

Gays With Kids is the world’s only global resource for gay dads and gay men considering fatherhood. Our mission is to make sure every gay dad feels welcome, represented and connected regardless of his path to fatherhood or where he lives. We help gay dads navigate fatherhood by sharing stories on how we create and raise our families, and we also address a wide range of issues that are important to gay dads and gay men considering fatherhood. Finally, by normalizing the gay family experience, we hope to inspire the next generation of gay dads.

www.gayswithkids.com

CENTRE FOR FAMILY RESEARCH:The Centre for Family Research has a worldwide reputation for innovative research that increases understanding of children, parents and family relationships. It is internationally recognised for its research on new family forms including families headed by same-sex parents, single parents by choice, and families created by assisted reproductive technologies such as donor insemination, egg donation, embryo donation and surrogacy. The studies carried out at the Centre for Family Research contribute to policy and practice as well as to public debate on the ethical questions raised by the creation of new family forms.

www.cfr.cam.ac.uk

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PANELISTS:Michael Doyle, M.D.Dr. Doyle is the founder and medical director of CT Fertility, which he started in 1991 after completing his advanced fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology at Yale University. Prior to that he received his undergraduate degree from Brown University; his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco; and his residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Over 6,000 babies have been born to parents who have been successfully treated by Dr. Doyle, including over 500 for LGBT families who consistently praise him as a highly skilled expert who balances great technical expertise with a highly caring, hands-on and flexible approach. Dr. Doyle has authored numerous articles, research papers and book chapters, he is a frequent speaker at medical meetings and conferences, and acts as the resident expert on prominent community and professional portals including Fertility Authority, Family Equality Council, Proud Parenting, Surromoms Online, and the Center Families. In 2009 the outstanding results of his Frozen Donor Egg Bank were featured to an international audience at the ESHRE conference in Amsterdam.

Kate Ellis-Davies, Ph.D.Dr. Kate Ellis-Davies is a researcher and lectures at the University of Cambridge, England. Kate’s primary research interest is in studying men’s adaptation to fatherhood. Kate’s research aims to further understanding and aid evidence-based reform in policy and legislation. Kate is leading an international project, in a collaboration with Men Having Babies and Notre Dame University, into how gay fathers biologically adapt as they pursue parenting through surrogacy, the Men2Fathers Study. Kate also manages a European project on gay father and child well-being, the New Parents Study, and has had her research published in international journal, textbooks, and discussed in the press.

Victoria Ferrara, Esq.Victoria Ferrara is the Founder and Legal Director of Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists, LLC, a successful surrogacy matching agency, through which she has helped many couples and individuals have children. One of her achievements is the landmark decision of Raftopol v. Ramey, 12 A.3d 783 299 Conn. 681 (2011), a Connecticut Supreme Court case that essentially created a new way to establish legal parentage in Connecticut, i.e., by being a party (Intended Parent) to a valid gestational agreement regardless of genetic connection to the child to be born to the gestational surrogate. Attorney Ferrara appears frequently in courts throughout the State of Connecticut for all matters in involving assisted reproduction law, pre-birth orders, and adoptions, including co-parent and step-parent adoption matters. She is a member of the Academy of Assisted Reproductive Law Attorneys, the Family Law Institute, the National Gay and Lesbian Bar Association, the Connecticut Bar Association, and the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association.

Sergio GomezSergio Gomez has worked in CARE Mexico since 2013 as Journey Coordinator and Press & Media Officer, helping couples and individuals from across the globe to fulfill the creation of their family. He has worked in diplomacy for more than 5 years as an interpreter and translator for Ambassadors and International Delegations. He is speaks 5 languages fluently and he´s experienced in Public and International Relations, excelling communications skills. He holds a Masters degree in linguistics by the National School of History and Anthropology.

Kristen HansonKristen Hanson is the Co-Owner and Executive Director of Finance and Contracts at Simple Surrogacy. Kristen oversees the financial aspects of Simple Surrogacy, as well as managing the escrow accounts of our clients. Kristen’s legal responsibilities include working with associate attorneys to determine state laws and required legal proceedings; locating separate legal counsel experienced in surrogacy law for Client and Surrogate; review and assist in negotiating the surrogacy contract between Recipient Couple and Surrogate; and overseeing all necessary legal filings and procedures (such as pre-birth orders and step parent adoptions) to establish parental rights for Intended Parents. Kristen’s escrow responsibilities include overseeing the escrow and managing the account; monitoring and authorizing disbursements in accordance with your contract; and sending intended parents itemized monthly statements of the escrow activity. Kristen’s first priority is to make sure all of our client’s money is handled in the most responsible way, that our Surrogates never receive a late payment, and that our clients are assured that their money is well managed. Kristen is an experienced Egg Donor, and has extensive first-hand knowledge of the donation process.

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John Hesla, M.D.John S. Hesla, MD, is a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist specializing in the treatment and care of patients with infertility issues. He joined Oregon Reproductive Medicine in 1999 as the co-founder of its groundbreaking IVF program — helping to build one of the first embryology laboratory clean rooms in the world. Dr. Helsa is internationally recognized for his innovative methods for treating infertility, and for his overall tenacity and dedication to helping patients achieve their dream of a successful pregnancy. Prior to joining ORM, Dr. Hesla was director of IVF and head of reproductive surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Hesla is globally recognized by the LGBTQ community for his compassionate approach and consistent success. This past June Pride, Dr. Hesla was invited by the U.S. Consulate in Shanghai to discuss helping LGBTQ families on their road to parenthood. D.r Hesla has been instrumental in setting ORM’s high standards for our medically screened Donor Egg Program, as well as for surrogates and their comprehensive medical screening. He is honored to be attending and speaking today.

Diane Hinson, Esq.Diane Hinson is the Owner, Founder and Managing Attorney of Creative Family Connections LLC, an international Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) law firm that focuses exclusively on legal issues pertaining to surrogacy and also helps match intended parents to gestational surrogates. Diane is recognized as a legal expert in the area of ART within the surrogacy community and as a leading family building resource around the world. She offers legal information to readers of the Surromomsonline Forum called “Ask Attorney Diane Hinson, Esq.” Diane is an elected Fellow of the American Association of Assisted Reproductive Attorneys (AAARTA), is an active member of the Reproduction Law subcommittee of the American Bar Association (ABA), and serves as a professional member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine’s (ASRM) Legal Practice Group. In support of LGBT, Diane provides surrogacy-related guidance and pro-bono services to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), regularly speaks at the Family Equality Council’s conferences, acts as a guest teacher for the “Maybe Baby” class, sponsored by Rainbow Families DC.

Mark P. Leondires, M.D.Dr. Mark P. Leondires is Medical Director and Partner at Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut (RMACT) and Gay Parents To Be. He is board-certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Prior to joining RMACT, he served as the Director of Assisted Reproductive Technologies at the Combined Federal Program for Reproductive Endocrinology. During this time he was an Assistant Professor at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and clinical faculty for the Combined Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology. He received his undergraduate degree from Colby College. He earned his medical degree from the University Of Vermont College Of Medicine. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine followed by a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. His professional society memberships include the Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

Clifford Librach, M.D.Dr. Librach is the founder and Director of the CReATe Fertility Centre and CReATe Cord Blood Bank (Toronto, Canada). He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Toronto. He served as Division Head of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Women’s College Hospital for 23 years. Dr. Librach has been the Chair of Ontario Medical Association Reproductive Biology since 2004. He co-founded the Canadian Fertility and Andrology (CFAS) IVF Improvement Committee. He has been interviewed extensively on ART-related topics in the national and international media. Dr. Librach is the pioneer and leader in the field of the third party reproduction and runs the largest egg donation and gestational surrogacy program in Canada. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed original publications including an analysis of the medical, psychosocial and legal issues involved in surrogacy program; as well as the largest published series on assisted reproduction for the same-sex male couples and single men.

Susanna Park, M.D.World renowned for her fertility expertise, IVF success and excellence in medical care, Dr. Susanna Park has practiced as an infertility physician for the past 15 years. Dr. Park joined the San Diego Fertility Center in 2013 following her tenure at Columbia University in New York City. Her passion is to combine her extensive experience as an infertility physician with individualized care and compassion. Dr. Park is double board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She graduated summa cum laude from Siena College and obtained her medical degree at Albany Medical College. Dr. Park completed her residency and her fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Park has developed a large international referral practice due to her excellent patient rapport and high success rates with a variety of treatments including IVF, donor eggs, egg freezing and gestational surrogacy. Dr. Park works closely with the leading surrogacy agencies to assist the LGBT community build families.

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Mary Riddle, Ph.D.Dr. Riddle received her PH.D. in Clinical Health Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University. Dr. Riddle is on faculty at The Pennsylvania State University in the Department of Psychology. Her private practice (Family Life Psychological Services, LLC) is in State College, PA. Her area of expertise is in the evaluation and counseling of gestational surrogacy arrangements. Current research interests include various aspects of Gestational Surrogacy including the psychological well-being of the biological children of surrogates. Dr. Riddle is a member of the Mental Health Professional Group of The American Society for Reproductive Medicine. She is the past Chair of the Mental Health Professional Group as well as the past Chair of the Scientific Development Committee. Dr. Riddle serves on the Editorial Board of Fertility and Sterility, the medical journal of The American Society for Reproductive Medicine. She is also a reviewer for Reproductive Biomedicine online. Dr. Riddle was recently selected by the American Psychological Association to attend the 2015-2016 Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology.

Bruce Shapiro, M.D.The Fertility Center of Las Vegas founder, Dr. Bruce Shapiro, has dedicated more than twenty years of scientific research to improving the safety and success of fertility treatments. Dr. Shapiro’s findings have reduced the incidence of side effects following ovarian stimulation, improved embryo transfer techniques, and increased implantation rates allowing the transfer of fewer embryos. This has resulted in better safety and success through good science, ultimately leading to some of the highest reported birth rates in the United States. Dr. Shapiro presents his widely published research worldwide. Dr. Shapiro holds Specialty Board Certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Subspecialty Board Certification in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI). He established and heads the University of Nevada School of Medicine Division of REI. Dr. Shapiro also holds a Ph.D. from the University of Amsterdam, Holland. He completed his REI fellowship at Yale University after his residency at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Steven H. Snyder, Esq.Steven Snyder is the founding and principal partner of Steven H. Snyder & Associates, Attorneys At Law and the International Assisted Reproduction Center (IARC) in Minnesota. Mr. Snyder attended law school at the University of Minnesota, graduating cum laude in 1982. Mr. Snyder successfully litigated the first and only contested Minnesota surrogacy case to date in 2006 in which he won sole custody of the child for a single gay father. He is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), Chair of the Reproductive & Genetic Technology Committee of the Family Law Section of the ABA, ABA liaison to the National Coalition for the oversight of Assisted Reproductive Technology, Chair of the Minnesota State Bar Association Family Law Section, and a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Mr. Snyder also serves on the national legal advisory committee of RESOLVE: The National Fertility Association, is chair of the legal advisory group for the American Fertility Association (for education, support, and advocacy on behalf of infertile persons), and is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (national organization of fertility physicians).

Cindy R. Wasser, LLBWith her unique background as a high profile criminal defence lawyer for almost 30 years and, extraordinary journey as an Intended Parent, Cindy Wasser offers an unparalleled service to Intended Parents, Surrogates and Donors. Her firm, Hope Springs Fertility Law™ is one of the leading firms in Canada with a large international clientele. When the RCMP investigation into ART began in February 2012, Cindy was called upon to provide legal advice to other fertility lawyers, medical practitioners and, consultant agencies. Cindy has lectured about fertility law at medico-legal conferences and at hospitals and is published in a leading medical journal. During her criminal law career she successfully defended high profile cases; published and lectured. Cindy was a founding Director of the Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted; the Chair of the Criminal Justice Section of the Ontario Bar Association and; a member of many Law Society Committees. Cindy and her husband are parents to two perfectly created daughters with the generous assistance of an ovum donor and two Surrogates.

Anthony M. Brown, Esq., MHB board chairmanAnthony currently works for the law firm of Albert W. Chianese & Associates heading their Nontraditional Family and Estates Law division serving married and unmarried individuals, couples and families. Anthony is the Executive Director of The Wedding Party and has been a Board member since its inception in 1999. Anthony is the founder of TimeForFamilies.com, a web environment dedicated to assisting gay and lesbian couples create their own families. Anthony has worked as a law guardian at The Children’s Law Center, representing the legal needs of children in Brooklyn Family Court. Anthony also worked as a legal intern for Lambda Legal in the summer of 2002. Anthony was appointed as a board member and Secretary of the board of Men Having Babies upon its incorporation in July 2012.

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A.J. Edge, MHB Operations ManagerA.J. has been with Men Having Babies since October 2013 and is currently the Operations & Development Manager. His past professional experience includes working for an array of not-for-profit organizations including a Children’s Museum, an Opera company, and a Zoo. A.J. graduated summa cum laude from Walden University with a BS in business administration and is currently working on his MBA also at Walden University. Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, he now resides in New Jersey with his husband, Daniel, a veterinarian who works within the animal health industry for a large pharmaceutical company. Together they have two boys, Jackson and Peyton.

Katelyn Jakobsen, LICSW, MHB Social WorkerKatelyn joined the Men Having Babies team in October 2013 as part of the launch of the Gay Parenting Assistance Program. Her primary focus is conducting psycho-social assessments and helping IP’s and gestational surrogates to properly structure their surrogacy experience from the beginning. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in providing clinical support during the gestational surrogacy experience, Katelyn holds a Master’s of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan. Upon completion of her degree, she worked for social services in multiple states, specializing in foster care and adoption until she made the transition to surrogacy in 2008. Katelyn also works as a consultant at The Center for Surrogacy and Egg Donation in Southborough, MA, managing the surrogate screening process. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and presents at their annual conference on clinical aspects of surrogacy. Katelyn resides in a suburb of Boston, MA, wife to husband, Bjorn, and mother to three young children.

Gregory J. Payton, Ph.D., MHB board memberGreg is a lecturer in the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University and a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in New York City. Greg received his Masters degree in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University and his Doctorate from Columbia University. In his teaching, research and practice, Greg emphasizes the resiliency of the LGBTQ population and works to support their efforts at creating families. Additionally, Greg is an alumnus of the Point Foundation and currently serves as a Mentor and member of the Alumni Committee. Greg and his husband Robert Lafferty welcomed their daughter, Grace, into their family in 2013 via gestational surrogacy.

Ron Poole-Dayan, MHB Executive DirectorRon is the executive director and founding board member of Men Having Babies. He has over 20 years of experience in marketing and business strategy development both in the USA and internationally. Ron earned his Masters degree in political economy and comparative politics from Columbia University, and his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Ron is married to Greg Poole-Dayan, the Administrator of the Jewish Home Lifecare Nursing Home in the Bronx. The couple met in 1994, and are among of the first same-sex couples in the nation to father children through gestational surrogacy. The twins, born in 2001, were conceived with the use of eggs donated by Greg’s sister, and carried by a gestational carrier. Ron has been the MHB program coordinator since 2005, and was appointed as the Executive Director of Men Having Babies upon its in corporation in July 2012.

Georges Sylvestre, M.D., MHB board memberGeorges Sylvestre is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist specialized in High-Risk Pregnancies, currently Chairman of OBGYN at Flushing Hospital Medical Center in Queens. Georges and his husband David Margolis live in Manhattan, and are the proud fathers of Tristan and Noah, born in 2010 and 2013 via gestational surrogacy. Having grown up in France, Canada and Switzerland, the Sylvestre-Margolis boys speak French and English at home, and has traveled extensively across the world, making a point of meeting other LGBT gay couples raising children. Georges’ profession and personal experience give him a unique advantage in understanding the medical, psychological, ethical and financial challenges of the IP/couple –egg donor – Gestational surrogate triad.

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BREAKOUT SESSIONS:Stephanie ScottStephanie Scott is the Executive Program Director at Simple Surrogacy. Stephanie is responsible for the initial screening of all Intended Parents, Surrogates, and Egg Donors who apply with our program. She reviews all new applicant profiles, records, references, insurance policies, and ensures all applicant background investigations have been completed and cleared before matching within our program (investigation includes a search of both Federal and State criminal records, as well as a Residential History and Social Security Verification). She also ensures that the surrogates in our program have optimal medical coverage to cover the pregnancy and delivery and arranges for all parties to obtain a life insurance policy.

Said T. Daneshmand, M.D.Dr. Said Daneshmand, the Practice Director at The Fertility Center of Las Vegas is sub-specialty Board Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He completed his residency and fellowship training at UCLA Medical Center. After joining The Fertility Center of Las Vegas in 1999, Dr. Daneshmand was integral in establishing the region’s first egg freezing program. He collaborated with his practice partner, Dr. Bruce Shapiro, to develop IVF protocols to improve pregnancy rates, including PTEC (post thaw extended culture), one of the most successful IVF regimens currently available. Their groundbreaking findings were published in the internationally respected medical journal, Fertility and Sterility, and Dr. Daneshmand has also served as a reviewer for the same publication. Additionally, Dr. Daneshmand and Dr. Shapiro’s voluminous research has been presented at both national and international conferences. IVFreports.org has also recognized the Fertility Center of Las Vegas for their stellar pregnancy rates. Currently, Dr. Daneshmand’s special interest lies in developing protocols for patients undergoing IVF, focusing primarily on patients with previous unsuccessful cycles.

John Chally, J.D.John Chally, J.D. is one of the Directors and Founders of Northwest Surrogacy Center, LLC. He has 20 years of experience as a surrogacy attorney, with a focus on securing the legal relationships between intended parents and their children. He also has nearly 40 years of experience practicing in the areas of adoption and adoption litigation. He has a Martindale-Hubbell rating of AV Preeminent, indicating the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards, and is ranked as a Super Lawyer. He is a member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and the American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys. One of the early promoters of open adoption, John is a former member of the State of Oregon Task Force on Adoption Services and the Oregon Law Foundation Adoption Committee. In 1985 he co-founded Open Adoption & Family Services, Inc., one of the largest adoption agencies in the Pacific Northwest. He has published numerous articles and book chapters on adoption and frequently speaks at adoption seminars.

Leia SwanbergLeia’s passion for alternative family building began at age sixteen, when she was a birth mother to a daughter placed in an open adoption. Since then, she has had three children of her own – ages 19,11, and a new baby. She has been a gestational surrogate twice and an egg donor several times. Leia’s approach to surrogacy is simple – taking a holistic approach to ensure that all parties are supported, encouraged and protected. She has made great industry connections and working partnerships with professionals worldwide to ensure that she can help to develop the fertility plan that best suits your needs. Having owned Canadian Fertility Consulting since 2007, she has had the opportunity to help hundreds of couples become parents. Leia’s previous experience as a small business owner and background in management and small business development has helped her grow CFC into Canada’s foremost surrogacy consulting service. Leia and CFC have been featured many times in Canadian media, including Canada AM and The National Post, helping to depict third-party reproduction as a tangible and approachable subject in the country.

Nancy BlockNancy is proud and excited to be a part of the Fertility Source Companies’ team, as Vice President of International and Major Client Relations. Acquired by FSC, The Center for Egg Options (CEO) was founded by Nancy in January of 2000 specializing in gestational surrogacy and egg donation. Nancy’s vast experience in the field of obstetric, gynecological and fertility nursing along with her dedication to intended parents, donors and surrogates has made her a leader in her field. Prior to opening CEO, Nancy spent 17 years as a nurse at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Prentice Women’s Pavilion. Nancy attended the University of Arizona and The Evanston Hospital School of Nursing. Today Nancy is a national spokesperson for the infertility industry and she currently sits on the board of Parents Via Egg Donation (PVED) as well as The Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy (SEEDS). Nancy has been a guest speaker at many industry events as an expert educating on third party reproduction.

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Scott Buckley, Esq.Scott Buckley is the Director of Operations at Circle Surrogacy, the nation’s oldest, gay-owned, full service surrogate-parenting agency serving intended parents worldwide. He is also a partner at the Boston law firm, Weltman Law Group. Scott not only overseas the day-to-day operations at Circle Surrogacy, but also addresses insurance questions; and conducts legal consultations. He has had the pleasure of helping Circle Surrogacy bring over 1,000 babies into the world for couples and single individuals from 70+ countries and 6 continents. Scott studied at Boston College and went on to receive his law degree from Boston College Law School. He was recognized as a Rising Star in family law by Super Lawyer in their 2012-2015 New England edition. Scott has been interviewed by and appeared in numerous publications and TV programs, and has moderated and presented at conferences throughout the United States and Europe.

Meryl B. Rosenberg, Esq.Meryl B. Rosenberg is an attorney specializing in the field of assisted reproductive technology (ART). For the past 23 years, she has helped intended parents build their families through surrogacy, gamete donation, embryo donation, second-parent adoption, and stepparent adoption. Ms. Rosenberg has been a guest lecturer for the University of Maryland School of Law and the American University Washington College of Law. Among the many local and international non-profit organizations she actively supports, Ms. Rosenberg serves as a member of the executive committee for AAARTA, past chair and current member of the executive board of the Legal Professional Group of ASRM, a member of the Legal Advisory Committee of Path2Parenthood, a professional member of RESOLVE, a member of the ABA Reproductive Technology Committee, and a member of the advisory board for CADE Foundation. Ms. Rosenberg has worked collaboratively with fellow attorneys in Maryland and DC to spearhead positive change in legislation affecting those who build their families through surrogacy and gamete donation.

2016 EVENTSSAN FRANCISCO: JANUARY 23, 2016

The third annual MHB West conference in cooperation with Our Family Coalition.

TEL AVIV: MARCH 11–12, 2016The 4th annual Tel Aviv International Surrogacy and Fertility Conference.

BRUSSELS: MAY 7–8, 2016The 2nd annual conference on Parenting Options for European Gay Men.

CHICAGO: SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 (tentative) A full day conference in partnership with Center on Halsted and Howard Brown Health Center.

NEW YORK CITY: NOVEMBER 2016 Our 12th annual MHB conference & expo.

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SPONSORS DIRECTORYWORLDWIDE SURROGACY SPECIALISTS, LLC

Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists (WSS) is dedicated to assist couples and individuals with the desire to achieve a family through third party assisted reproduction by providing attentive, individualized representation at an affordable price. WSS is a caring and highly competent team of professionals led by Founder and Legal Director Victoria T. Ferrara, Esq. We are here to save Intended Parents time, anguish and money, and to be a source of support for all parties so they can focus on the joys of creating a family. Worldwide is a member of Resolve (The National Infertility Association), the American Fertility Association, and the prestigious American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Lawyers. Please visit our website to learn more about our dedicated team of professionals or like us on Facebook to get updates and the latest news about the surrogacy journey.

www.worldwidesurrogacy.org

SAN DIEGO FERTILITY CENTERSan Diego Fertility Center is one of the most highly respected and well-established fertility centers worldwide, serving a diverse patient population with compassion, respect and confidentiality. With more than 60 years of collective experience diagnosing and treating infertility, SDFC is proud to offer the LGBT community solutions in achieving parenthood through egg donation, surrogacy, IVF and Intrauterine Inseminations. San Diego Fertility Center consistently maintains some of the highest live birth rates for Egg Donor IVF worldwide! SDFC experiences clinical pregnancy rates of 70% - 80%. The latest data from the Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology reports that SDFC outpaces the majority of U.S. fertility clinics by an average of 25%-30% every year. Additionally, SDFC partners with national and international surrogate agencies to help Intended Parents successfully build their families. Unlike other egg donor agencies, San Diego Fertility Center’s in-house Egg Donor Program is supervised by nationally recognized fertility specialists. Egg Donor IVF recipients have the option of selecting an in- house candidate or utilizing an agency egg donor. The opportunity for “known donation” and “future contact” is also possible. SDFC Success Guarantee financial program offers hope, confidence and peace of mind that you have chosen the right team to build your family!

www.sdfertility.com

SIMPLE SURROGACYSimple Surrogacy was founded in 2002 to assist couples and individuals in achieving a family through assisted reproduction. We were founded on one simple principle: to provide our clients with the highest standard of care at an affordable price. We are one of the largest surrogacy and egg donation agencies in the U.S., and are highly regarded in the surrogacy community for our expertise, support and professionalism. Simple Surrogacy has worked with many International Clients on their journey to becoming parents, using our personal attention to detail, prompt response and matching times, and affordable prices. Our counselors, coordinators and owners are all experienced in assisted reproduction, as former surrogates, Intended Parents or Egg Donors. It is our pleasure to offer our clients that insider’s expert knowledge at significantly reduced costs that enable many people to become Parents through Surrogacy.

www.simplesurrogacy.com

CT FERTILITY

Founded by Dr. Michael Doyle, since 1991 CT Fertility has created over 6,000 babies for gay and straight parents from around the world. As evidenced by the high ratings, popularity and success rates reported on the Men Having Babies website, CT Fertility is clearly the leading choice among gay men for surrogacy and egg donation. Based in Bridgeport, CT, and with offices in Manhattan, the clinic achieves exceptional results by coordinating every aspect of the medical process, all under one roof, including the finding and pre-screening of highly qualified and immediately available local egg donors and surrogates. CT Fertility personalizes the parenting journey by offering a wide range of treatment and egg donation options, including unique features such as non-anonymous donors, a guarantee number of donor eggs across all programs, unlimited IVF packages, progressive discounts for frozen embryo transfers, automatic access to back-up frozen eggs when needed, and a new “freeze & hold” option.

www.ctfertility.com

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THE FERTILITY CENTER OF LAS VEGASSince 1988 The Fertility Center of Las Vegas has facilitated the births of thousands of healthy children by providing the highest level of care with the most advanced fertility treatments available. Together, Dr. Bruce Shapiro and Dr. Said Daneshmand have pioneered groundbreaking research, which has improved upon the success and safety of IVF treatment and garnered them recognition from patients and physicians around the world. FCLV is a leading center for cutting-edge reproductive technology and is a full service clinic housing their own egg donor database and on site genetic screening laboratory. They offer 2 unique IVF with Egg Donor & Surrogate unlimited packages with only 1 clinic fee - limiting costs and guarantying your chances of success. With more than 18 years of surrogacy experience and 30+ years providing assisted reproductive technology treatment, you can be assured you will receive the highest quality care.

www.fertilitycenterlv.com

NORTHWEST SURROGACY CENTER

Founded in 1994 by attorneys specializing in surrogacy and adoption, Northwest Surrogacy Center, LLC is the leading and most successful surrogacy program on the West Coast. NWSC is dedicated to helping people of all kinds create the families they have dreamed of by matching intended parents with caring, responsible surrogates. We provide unparalleled service throughout the surrogacy process, from the application process to the birth and beyond. NWSC is consistently ranked one of the best surrogacy agencies overall by the Men Having Babies survey, with lower than average costs and wait times, and higher than average success rates. We work with Oregon Reproductive Medicine (ORM), one of the most successful IVF clinics in the world. In addition to its flagship office in Portland, Oregon, NWSC also has an office in the heart of San Francisco, California.

www.nwsurrogacycenter.com

IARC

At IARC, we have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of surrogacy and ovum donation. Our agency’s procedures are based on over 1,000 surrogate and ovum donor births to intended parents of all types around the globe. We are proud to offer full-service support with all legal, medical, financial, emotional, and educational aspects of this process while always remaining concerned about the well-being of each client, fertility helper, and unborn child. You may count on thorough education, transparency, and personalized attention. This is not a “one size fits all” process, and we help intended parents to make decisions that are best for their needs. We know this is an emotional step, but it is also one that is filled with excitement and hope. We hope to have the honor of speaking with you as you decide your path forward.

www.fertilityhelp.com

CANADIAN FERTILITY CONSULTING

Canadian Fertility Consultants is Canada’s leading full service fertility consulting firm. We know that fertility challenges go beyond borders, time zones and language; fertility affects us all no matter where we are located. CFC has the knowledge, global reach and capacity to assist you at anytime, anywhere in the world. Our goal is to support and guide clients through the entire process of building a family. We have fostered relationships with leading fertility professionals around the world in order to provide the best team. We work closely with clients to develop a plan that is tailored to their individual needs and one that offers the best chance of success, including access to your embryos from your preferred clinic. CFC utilizes knowledge from our legal team to make certain each plan is carried out respecting the current legal framework both within Canada and abroad. We want to ensure this already difficult journey progresses as smoothly, respectfully and as stress-free as possible.

www.fertilityconsultants.ca

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CREATE FERTILITY CENTREWorking with you to CReATe the family you’ve always dreamed of. Under the leadership of Dr. Clifford Librach, CReATe (Canadian Reproductive Assisted Technologies) Fertility Centre specializes in highly individualized care for clients from across Canada and around the world. “Our patients have unique hopes and dreams for a family” says Dr. Librach. Our team of professionals collaborate with you to provide personalized care with state-of-the-art on-site services including anonymous or known egg donation, gestational surrogacy, cryopreservation and Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening (PGS). As such, CReATe offers success rates among the top facilities in the world. Our staff strongly believe in caring for the whole patient taking into consideration social, cultural and spiritual needs. We pride ourselves on working with individuals & couples from all walks of life and supporting the LGBT community including annual participation at Pride Toronto.

www.createivf.com

REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF CT (RMACT) Gay Parents To Be is proud to excel in family building on behalf of the LGBT community who, now more than ever, can more easily exercise their reproductive rights. We strive to provide the best care for LGBTQ couples and individuals as they navigate all of the options to bring a child into the world. To better serve our LGBTQ community, Reproductive Medicine Associates of CT (RMACT) launched Gay Parents To Be to more completely address the unique challenges same-sex couples and LGBTQ solo parents face when building their family. Our convenient Connecticut locations are supportive of gay and lesbian couples as well as individual parents by choice. Working with an established professional network, including gestational carrier (surrogate), egg donor and sperm donor agencies, we provide full service care to help you realize your dream of building a family.

www.rmact.com

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Golden Surrogacy is owned and operated by married same-sex couple Adam and Frank Golden. Inspired by the success of their own journey through surrogacy they established the agency to advocate on behalf of other loving couples and individuals wishing to following in their footsteps. Together, Adam & Frank have gathered a remarkable team of experts comprised of veteran surrogates, egg donors, attorneys, and psychologists who have over 40yrs combined knowledge in the world of third party reproduction. The entire team is passionately committed to delivering authentic and trustworthy service by maintaining meaningful relationships. As such, Golden Surrogacy is a Better Business Bureau accredited agency and also a proud member of RESOLVE, The National Infertility Association, and Path2Parenthood. Please visit their website for more information and to schedule a free consultation.

www.goldensurrogacy.com

FAMILY SOURCE CONSULTANTS

Family Source Consultants, LLC is an Illinois based Gestational Surrogacy & Egg Donation Agency. We match and facilitate Gestational Surrogacy and Egg Donation arrangements, and work with traditional, gay or lesbian couples and individuals of all races, religious and ethnic backgrounds. Our agency handles all aspects of each assisted reproduction program, whether it involves Egg Donation and/or Gestational Surrogacy. We work closely with each and every client to ensure arrangements are customized to meet the specific needs of prospective parents, surrogates and egg donors. Family Source Consultants are proud members of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, and Resolve. In addition, we have aligned our agency with the highest levels of Reproductive Endocrinologists, Reproductive Attorneys and Psychologists. We welcome you to contact us for additional information. Family Source Consultants looks forward to participating as members of your baby creation team!

www.familysourcesurrogacy.com

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OREGON REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE

Love is Family, grow your family with the fertility experts at Oregon Reproductive Medicine (ORM). We understand that our work can have a profound effect on the lives of our patients. Our mission is to provide the most compassionate and advanced fertility care possible. ORM is globally recognized for our personalized care and for our extraordinary live birth success rates. Working with out of state or international families is one of our specialties. Surrogacy is a specialty, as well as working with HIV+ intended parents. We have an integrated Donor Egg Program in house with donors that are carefully medically screened & selected by ORM. Our in house Genetics team contributes to our high success rates. We are honored to be a part of each family’s journey. We cherish our work with our LGBTQ families across the globe.

www.oregonreproductivemedicine.com

CREATIVE FAMILY CONNECTIONSCreative Family Connections LLC is a boutique surrogacy firm headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, in the metropolitan Washington, DC area. Creative Family Connections helps prospective parents of all kinds (gay and straight, partnered and single, domestic and international) build the families of their dreams through gestational surrogacy. We serve our clients as both a surrogacy agency and as a law firm by providing exceptional surrogate matching services, concierge level support, and full legal services. Creative Family Connections is proud to provide pro bono and discounted services to support the mission of Men Having Babies’ Gay Parenting Assistance Program.

www.creativefamilyconnections.com

HOPE SPRINGS FERTILITY LAW With her unique background as a high profile criminal defence lawyer for almost 30 years and, extraordinary journey as an Intended Parent, Cindy Wasser offers an unparalleled service to Intended Parents, Surrogates and Donors. Her firm, Hope Springs Fertility Law™ is one of the leading firms in Canada with a large international clientele. Cindy prepares contracts between Intended Parents and their surrogates and donors and obtains the Declaration of Parentage quickly and efficiently, once the baby is born making her clients’ journey as simple as possible. When the RCMP investigation into ART began in February 2012, Cindy was called upon to provide legal advice to other fertility lawyers, medical practitioners and, consultant agencies. Cindy has lectured about fertility law at medico-legal conferences and at hospitals and is published in a leading medical journal.

www.hopespringsfertlitylaw.com

FERTILITY SOURCE COMPANIES

Fertility SOURCE Companies’ mission is to provide individuals who are unable to conceive with the assistance they need to become parents, including matching them with an egg donor, surrogate or both. As one of the largest egg donor and surrogacy agencies operating in the United States, Fertility SOURCE Companies is proud to provide our clientele with the most comprehensive third party reproductive care and coordination. Through its divisions, The Donor SOURCE and The Surrogacy SOURCE, the company’s commitment is to provide the highest degree of compassion, support and guidance to recipients, egg donors and surrogates. Fertility SOURCE Companies is proud to serve our LGBT community. As the world of assisted reproduction continues to advance, LGBT families have the distinct opportunity to pave the way for families empowered by choice that refuse to be limited by conception challenges or biological origin.

www.thesurrogacysource.com

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CIRCLE SURROGACYCircle Surrogacy is one of the oldest full service surrogate parenting agencies in the United States. Founded by John Weltman in 1995, Circle has helped parents from 70+ countries and 6 continents. Its surrogacy and egg donation programs have helped bring more than 1,000 babies into the world. Circle’s dedicated staff of professionals is made up of lawyers, social workers, parents through surrogacy, and former surrogates and egg donors. Circle Surrogacy provides a choice of specialized clinics at locations throughout the United States, as well as a large selection of egg donors, carefully screened surrogates and a variety of flexible programs and financial options. Circle offers free comprehensive consultations and informational seminars to interested couples and singles via Skype, in-person either at their office or one of the many destinations they travel around the world.

www.circlesurrogacy.com

ARTPARENTINGHave questions about building your family? We have answers. Whether you’re looking for a complete surrogacy program or need legal assistance with third-party reproduction—we know how to help. Since 1993, our founder, Meryl Rosenberg, has been helping LGBT couples and singles on the path to parenthood. We know this experience is very personal. It requires compassion and careful attention that we believe can be delivered best in the intimate setting we offer. COMPREHENSIVE SURROGACY PROGRAM: We’ll guide you from start to finish: finding the right gestational carrier, overseeing screenings, managing expenses, and assisting with all the legal steps. RANGE OF LEGAL SERVICES: We will ensure you are recognized as the child’s sole parent(s) — whether you need legal assistance with surrogacy, gamete donation, second-parent adoption, step-parent adoption, or a birth order.

www.artparenting.com

LOTUS SURROGACY

Lotus Surrogacy is a full service surrogacy and egg donation agency. Our agency was founded in 2009 by Attorney Dana Magdassi. We refer our clients only to licensed fertility clinics that have excellent results and high success rates in IVF and surrogacy programs in India, Nepal and Ukraine. At our large donor bank you will always find a donor of your preference. Our donors are dedicated, attractive, intelligent young women with children, from Ukraine. Although we work with the best clinics and a professional staff, we maintain an affordable price for our services as we provide our partner clinic many clients every month. There is no waiting period for a surrogate mother and once clients have chosen a donor we can start immediately with client surrogate program. Our mission is to give personal attention to each and every client.

www.lotussurrogacy.com

GENETIC & IVF INSTITUTEFor over 30 years, Genetics & IVF Institute (GIVF) has been a pioneer in reproductive technology and genetics. We are one of the few fertility centers with our own in-house PGD lab, so you can trust your embryos always remain in the best hands for genetic disease prevention and analysis of all 24 chromosomes (aneuploidy screening), including chromosomes X and Y which determine gender. GIVF established Fairfax EggBank & Fairfax Cryobank, the trusted choices for donor eggs and donor sperm in the U.S. and internationally. We offer all fertility services with individualized treatment plans and a variety of languages supported by multilingual staff. At GIVF, each patient or couple is partnered with a primary physician and nurse team to guide them through the process and provide personalized, compassionate care.

www.givf.com

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LAW OFFICE OF LAUREN GAYDOS DUFFER, P.C.

The Law Office of Lauren Gaydos Duffer, P.C. is a family law firm based in Texas and focused on helping families. Lauren Gaydos Duffer is an attorney licensed in the State of Texas. Lauren is a member of the American Academy of Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys and has been practicing ART law since 2006. The Law Office of Lauren Gaydos Duffer, P.C. represents clients in egg donation arrangements, sperm donation arrangements, embryo donation arrangements, surrogacy arrangements and adoption matters. Lauren was named a Top Attorney in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine and a Rising Star Attorney in 2010 and 2011 by Texas Monthly Magazine. In addition to owning The Law Office of Lauren Gaydos Duffer, P.C., Lauren owns Footprints In Our Hearts an escrow company for surrogacy and egg donation arrangements.

www.txfamilylawatty.com

METRO DRUGSMetro Drugs is a specialty pharmacy that has been focused on fertility for 25 years. We are located in Manhattan and Hoboken N.J. We ship nationwide.

• Experienced staff• Low, low prices on fertility meds• Patient assistance programs for those who qualify based on income• Easy price quotes by phone or on the web

www.metrodrugs.com

OHSU FERTILITY CONSULTANTSAt OHSU Fertility Consultants, patients near and far take advantage of our outstanding services. We are committed to providing the most advanced medical treatments. With twenty years of expertise, we are one of the most established egg donation programs on the West Coast. Couples who want to be parents feel confident choosing us because of our experience and success rates. We have helped couples from the Pacific Northwest, California, other parts of the USA, China and Europe. OHSU is committed to ensuring that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender patients are welcomed, respected and given culturally competent care. OHSU earned top marks in meeting non-discrimination and training criteria that demonstrate its commitment to equitable, inclusive care for LGBT patients, and their families, who can face significant challenges in securing the quality health care and respect they deserve.

www.ohsu.edu/xd/health/services/women/services/fertility/index.cfm

CARE SURROGACY CENTER MEXICOCARE Surrogacy Center Mexico beholds a vision of providing affordable, comprehensive fertility and surrogacy options with compassionate and personalized care — the cornerstone of our surrogacy program in Mexico. Our goal is to represent and assist individuals and couples all over the world who want to build a family, regardless of sexual orientation or marital status. The CARE team works diligently to inspire family building journeys, to keep up with the ever-changing surrogacy industry — and to recognize new trends, implement new measures, and remain current on legislation that affects the future of those pursuing the surrogacy program at CARE. CARE Surrogacy Center Mexico comprises of compassionate journey coordinators, expert IVF medical specialists who are using the latest technologies, and the expertise of a world-renowned legal team.

www.surrogacymexico.com

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GLOBAL SURROGACY Joshua and Paul are a gay couple who have personally experienced the stresses, frustrations and difficulties of surrogacy. They have 3 daughters from a commercial surrogacy program in Thailand. Josh, a health professional, and Paul, a lawyer, have explored the various international options for surrogacy in USA, Thailand, Mexico, Greece, Canada, Nepal, India and Ukraine and met with clinics and agencies operating in those jurisdcitions. Global Surrogacy now offers a complete program, support from start to arrival home, for clients wanting to undertake surrogacy in Greece, Mexico, Canada and USA. We prepare and review all documentation and monitor and supervise all processes throughout the journey. Depending on the nationality of the IPs we prepare most or all of the legal and administrative documents required to obtain citizenship, passports and visas for your children.

www.globalsurrogacy.world

FORT WORTH FERTILITY

Dr. Robert A. Kaufmann heads a recognized team of physicians, nurses, embryologists and support staff that provides patient centered care seven days a week to patients in Texas and around the world at Fort Worth Fertility. Nationally recognized as a leader in IVF for highly successful donor-egg and third-party gestational surrogacy programs, Dr. Kaufmann continues to invest considerable resources and his passion for the specialty into establishing the most comprehensive infertility program in the world. We will help you meet your goal of sharing a genetic link with your baby and only partner with reputable egg donor/surrogate agencies that maintain our high standards. Dr. Kaufmann has been given numerous peer and patient nominated awards and truly cares about your success. Fort Worth Fertility also offers a third-party coordinator who will guide you through every step of the way.

www.fwivf.com

REPRODUCTIVE POSSIBILITIES

Reproductive Possibilities, LLC is a Surrogate Agency with the experience and dedicated staff to guide intended parents down the pathway to parenthood. Let us match you with a gestational carrier and take you step by step on this amazing journey. Our company practices are designed to help you manage your expenses throughout a process which is very expensive. You and your gestational carrier will be provided with an Intended Parent Coordinator who will work with you from beginning to end. We have successfully helped our clients have over 2000 babies and we would love to add your child/ren to that list. Come meet with us and find out how we can make your dreams come true.

www.reproductivepossibilities.com

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FROM THE SURROGACY ADVISOR PEER RATINGS DIRECTORYfrom www.menhavingbabies.org/ratings as of 10-15-15

Agencies Overall Score

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Golden Surrogacy 9.80 5 124,000 15 www.goldensurrogacy.com

Creative Family Connections 9.57 42 134,000 20 www.creativefamilyconnections.com

IARC 9.33 21 103,000 23 www.fertilityhelp.com/

NW Surrogacy 9.30 33 108,000 17 www.nwsurrogacycenter.com

Tammuz 9.21 28 76,000 16 www.tammuz.com

Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists 9.19 26 123,000 17 www.assistedreproductionlaw.com

Fertility Miracles 9.15 20 124,000 17 www.fertilitymiracles.com

Simple Surrogacy 8.81 47 94,000 17 www.simplesurrogacy.com

The Surrogacy Source 8.75 8 110,000 16 www.thesurrogacysource.com

Surrogate Alternatives (SAI) 8.63 19 128,000 24 www.surrogatealternatives.com

ConceiveAbilities 8.60 5 104,000 19 www.conceiveabilities.com

Family Source Consultants 8.47 19 93,000 18 www.familysourcesurrogacy.com

Circle Surrogacy 8.09 108 129,000 19 www.circlesurrogacy.com

Lotus Blossom Consulting 7.83 6 128,000 23 www.LotusBlossomConsulting.com

Extraordinary Conceptions 7.76 17 138,000 16 www.extraconceptions.com

Growing Generations 7.50 18 171,000 21 www.growinggenerations.com

Reproductive Possibilities 7.46 24 127,000 21 www.reproductivepossibilities.com

Center for Surrogate Parenting (CSP) 7.00 10 124,000 19 www.creatingfamilies.com

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Virginia Center for Reproductive Medicine 9.73 30 70% 1.5 www.vcrmed.com

Fertility center of Las Vegas 9.65 17 88% 1.3 www.fertilitycenterlv.com

California Fertility Partners 9.64 11 50% 2.8 www.californiafertilitypartners.com

San Diego Fertility Center (SDFC) 9.60 5 100% 1.0 www.sdfertility.com

CT Fertility 9.44 131 78% 1.4 www.ctfertility.com

Fertility & Surgical Associates of CA 9.43 7 71% 2.0 www.fertilityassociates.com

La Jolla IVF 9.27 22 82% 1.3 www.lajollaivf.com

Surrogacy Centre India 9.25 4 50% 1.5 www.surrogacycentreindia.com

Fertility Specialists of Texas 9.25 4 100% 1.0 www.fertilitytexas.com

Fort Worth Fertility 9.24 21 63% 1.6 www.fwivf.com

Oregon Reproductive Medicine 9.12 34 88% 1.1 www.oregonreproductivemedicine.com

Fertility Center of IL (FCI) 9.06 16 73% 1.7 fcionline.com

Oregon Health & Science U. (OHSU) 9.00 4 75% 1.5 www.ohsu.edu

Dr. Pai - India 8.67 6 33% 4.8

RMA NJ 8.64 14 62% 1.4 www.rmanj.com

HRC Fertilty 8.57 14 77% 1.4 www.havingbabies.com

Pacific Fertility Center (PFCLA) 8.11 27 54% 1.8 www.pfcla.com.

Cardone Reproductive 7.25 4 25% 2.3 www.cardonerepromed.com

New England Fertility (NEF) 7.21 14 50% 2.2 www.nefertility.com

Markham (Canada) 5.86 7 43% 2.4 www.markhamfertility.com

ABOUT MEN HAVING BABIESMen Having Babies, Inc. is a nonprofit international organization that spun off from a program that had run at the NYC LGBT Center since 2005. It provides guidance, advocacy & financial assistance for current and future gay surrogacy parents. Over time it has expanded to include over 2000 couples and singles worldwide and has been offering workshops and seminars in a growing number of locations. It also developed elaborate online resources, a directory with ratings and reviews of dozens of surrogacy agencies and IVF clinics, a financial assistance program, a speakers bureau, and a vibrant online community forum.

SURROGACY WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES

MHB offers monthly workshops and annual seminars in NYC, and teams up with LGBT parenting associations to provide annual conferences in San Francisco, Chicago, Tel Aviv and Brussels. Our conferences provide unparalleled opportunities to get unbiased information, access a wide range of relevant service providers, and connect with others going through the surrogacy process. Special interest panels for parents, prospects and professionals included topics such as Parenting for HIV+ men, Speaking to your children about surrogacy and gay parenting, Testimonies from teenagers born via surrogacy, and Ethical considerations in surrogacy.

THE GAY PARENTING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (GPAP)

The Gay Parenting Assistance Program (GPAP) was created as part of our mission to promote the affordability of surrogacy services for gay men. GPAP annually provides dozens of couples with access to substantial discounts and about $750,000 in cash grants and free services from about forty leading service providers. Funds for this program come from event sponsorship fees and direct donations. Applications for the Stage I (discounts only) are accepted on a rolling basis, and Stage II candidates are evaluated periodically.

THE SURROGACYADVISOR DIRECTORY

In an effort to promote transparency and affordability, MHB conducts surveys to receive feedback on program needs and ratings of agencies and clinics. The hundreds of responses we receive allow us to offer exclusive rating tables with satisfaction levels, success measures, and real cost figures. This information has already helped many prospective parents save thousands of dollars by identifying affordable, effective providers. The directory includes a comprehensive listing of over 100 providers from the USA and beyond with contact information, descriptions of services, video introductions, and reviews. A universal consultation request form allows our members to contact dozens of providers in one step!

COMMUNITY, ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH

Men Having Babies has a vibrant private Facebook group (groups/menhavingbabies) where hundreds of current and future dads find peer support and networking. As part of our advocacy and community-building mission we also offer a broader community Facebook page called MHB Surrogacy Forum (www.facebook.com/MenHavingBabies), that allows us to converse with surrogates, families, and other allies. Based on survey feedback, we also launched the world’s first Surrogacy Speakers Bureau, with over 600 parents and future parents that are eager to speak at public events, take part in academic research, and give press interviews!